Editor’s note: Summer camps are not canceled, but are closed closed pending further guidance from the state. That information was incorrect in the original posting of this story.

Broomfield announced Friday evening that it will begin a phased reintroduction of services starting Tuesday following closures in mid-March to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

The Bay will not be among them, though, and the aquatic park will remain closed for the duration of the summer, according to a staggered timeline in which Broomfield plans to begin offering programs and allowing activities at recreation facilities, fields, the library and Colorado State University Extension Office. The plan, dubbed “Blueprint to Reopening,” sets target dates for incremental steps that by July 1 will allow one person per 36 square feet in fitness areas, gyms and classrooms; the library will reopen, and fields will be available by permit for up to 60 people.

Broomfield in a news release stated the plan will be implemented based on COVID-19 conditions with physical distancing and other restrictions in place. Not included in the plan are the Fourth of July picnic and fireworks and National Trails Day events, which have been canceled for the summer. Summer camps are closed pending further guidance from the state, according to the release.

City spokesperson Carolyn Romero said the decision to begin phasing in city and county services follows the advice of local public health officials and data that shows community spread is “trending in the right direction.”

“Our community has been so patient and understanding as we navigate through this crisis,” Romero said.

The most immediate steps, which take effect Tuesday, will allow personal training by appointment at indoor fitness facilities and gyms, including pools, with a maximum ratio of one instructor to three people. The Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library will open for curbside pickup of holds from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, virtual summer reading and children’s programming will launch, and the parent support line will reopen. Tennis and pickleball courts also will be open Tuesday for singles and doubles play.

Jason Vahling, Broomfield’s public health director, said the “Broomfield community has stepped up” to fight the spread of the coronavirus and flatten the curve. “(This) helped drive our decision to slowly and methodically expand access to services and facilities,” he said.

City and county officials also stated in the release that there has been a decrease in hospitalizations in Broomfield and the Denver-metro region. The summary table available on the city’s data dashboard Friday night stated there have been 33 local hospitalizations. Officials also pointed to other factors such as an increase in local testing capacity, with the ability to meet or exceed the recommended 105 tests per day; and regional hospital capacity, with intensive care unit bed capacity at 70%.

Starting June 10, athletic fields will be available by appointment for practices of a maximum of 10 people, as will cardio and weight rooms at the Paul Derda Recreation Center. The library will begin taking registration for some programs on June 17. Tennis courts will be available for reservations starting June 8.

By June 24, the timeline calls for allowing up to 25 people in the Derda Center pool area, opening the Depot Museum, limited CSU Extension and library programming, and library services by appointment. Athletic fields will be available by appointment for up to 30 people.

Romero asked residents to “continue with the back to basics: Wash your hands, practice physical distancing and wipe down services frequently. Continue to stay home as much as you can, even though that’s hard to hear. It’s going to take perseverance to keep numbers down so we can keep reopening services.”

Online appointments can be reserved starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday through B-REx.com. Officials asked residents to be patient, flexible, and mindful of an anticipated high demand.

Kelsey Hammon covers crime and breaking news in Boulder County. She is a University of Northern Colorado journalism graduate. Prior to writing for the Boulder Daily Camera and Longmont Times-Call, she worked for the Niles Daily Star in southwest Michigan. She can be reached at 303-473-1355 or khammon@prairemountainmedia.com.